ε
Question, Ask
γ¨(γ) (tou), γ¨(γ) (toi)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The JLPT itself contains many ει‘ (mondai), meaning questions or problems. The kanji ε is one of the most useful characters for students and learners.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone knocking on a door and asking a question from outside. The act of asking helps you remember ε means 'question.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ’γ³ (mon)
Kunyomi: γ¨(γ) (tou), γ¨(γ) (toi)
Example Words
θ³ͺε
γγ€γγ (shitsumon)
Question
ει‘
γγγ γ (mondai)
Problem, question
εγ
γ¨γ (tou)
To ask
θ¨ͺε
γ»γγγ (houmon)
Visit
Example Sentence
ε ηγ« θ³ͺεγ γγγΎγγ
γγγγγ« γγ€γγγ γγγΎγγ
sensei ni shitsumon ga arimasu
I have a question for the teacher.